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Recruiting authorityOffice of the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department (Jal Sansadhan Vibhag), Chhattisgarh, Nawa Raipur, Atal Nagar
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  • The latest Chhattisgarh Jal Sansadhan Vibhag (Water Resources Department) Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Tracer (Civil) - Third Grade Technical (Non-Gazetted) posts! Published via CG Vyapam Exam Code WRDT26, this recruitment drive offers 35 vacancies for eligible candidates who are domicile residents of Chhattisgarh. Applications can be submitted online from 22-05-2026 to 15-06-2026 on the Vyapam portal https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in. The written examination is tentatively scheduled for 02-08-2026. Find all details about the CG Jal Sansadhan Vibhag Tracer (Civil) new vacancy 2026, including eligibility, online form, exam pattern, and notification PDF here.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Overview

Organization NameOffice of the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department (Jal Sansadhan Vibhag), Chhattisgarh, Nawa Raipur, Atal Nagar
Exam Conducting BodyChhattisgarh Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal (CG Vyapam), North Block, Sector-19, Atal Nagar, Raipur (C.G.) – 492002
Exam CodeWRDT26
Post NameTracer (Civil) - Third Grade Technical (Non-Gazetted)
Total Vacancies35
Pay ScalePay Matrix Level-4 (Rs. 19,500 – Rs. 62,000)
Nature of AppointmentDirect Recruitment; Probation period of 3 years. Appointment is purely temporary and services can be terminated as per terms of appointment.
Governing RulesChhattisgarh Jal Sansadhan (Arajapatrit Takniki) Seva Bharti Niyam, 2016 (as amended)
Domicile RequirementCandidates must be domicile residents of Chhattisgarh State as on date of application. Domicile certificate to be submitted at document verification.
Application ModeOnline only through https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in
Selection ModeWritten Competitive Examination (OMR-based) conducted by CG Vyapam
Exam CentreRaipur (Shaskiya Nagarjun P.G. Vigyan Mahavidyalaya, Raipur - District Code 25)
Official Websiteshttps://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in (Application & Exam); Department notification available at Vyapam website
  • CG Jal Sansadhan Vibhag is recruiting 35 Tracer (Civil) posts at Pay Level-4 (19500–62000) through a written examination conducted by CG Vyapam; last date for online application 15 June 2026.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
Opening of Online Application22-05-2026 (Friday)
Last Date for Online Application Submission15-06-2026 (Monday) by 5:00 PM
Error Correction Window16-06-2026 to 18-06-2026 by 5:00 PM (3 days after last date)
Tentative Exam Date02-08-2026 (Sunday)
Exam Time10:00 AM to 12:15 PM (Main gate closed at 9:30 AM)
Tentative Admit Card Release on Vyapam Website27 July 2026 (Monday) - approximately 7 days before exam

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - Vacancy Details

Post NameUR (Anaarakshit)SC (Anusuchit Jati)ST (Anusuchit Janjati)OBC (Anya Pichda Varg)Total
Tracer (Civil)1504110535
UR (Women)SC (Women)ST (Women)OBC (Women)
04010301
UR (Ex-SM)SC (Ex-SM)ST (Ex-SM)OBC (Ex-SM)
010010
  • A total of 35 Tracer (Civil) posts have been announced for direct recruitment under State-level cadre. Vacancies are distributed category-wise including Women and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen horizontal reservation as detailed below. The number of vacancies in any category may be increased or decreased as per actual requirements. As per Chhattisgarh Civil Services rules, 30% of posts are reserved for Women candidates (horizontal, category-wise).
  • Women Reservation (Horizontal, out of above total):
  • Ex-Servicemen Reservation (Horizontal, out of above total):
  • PwBD Reservation (Horizontal, out of above total): 02 seats - 01 HH (Hard of Hearing); 01 LV, OL, LC, DW, AAV, SLD, MI
  • Abbreviations: UR – Unreserved, SC – Scheduled Caste, ST – Scheduled Tribe, OBC – Other Backward Class, HH – Hard of Hearing, LV – Low Vision, OL – One Leg, LC – Leprosy Cured, DW – Dwarfism, AAV – Acid Attack Victims, SLD – Specific Learning Disability, MI – Mental Illness. Reservation for SC 12%, ST 32%, OBC 14% as per CG Government norms. State-level appointments are subject to the final order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court in SLP(C) No. 19668/2022 and the category-wise post count may change accordingly.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - Eligibility Criteria

CriteriaDetails
DomicileMust be a domicile resident of Chhattisgarh State as on the date of application. Domicile certificate (Mool Niwasi Praman Patra) to be submitted at document verification.
Educational Qualification(1) Higher Secondary School Certificate (Class XII) examination passed with Drawing (Rekha Chitra) as one of the subjects; OR (2) Higher Secondary (equivalent) certificate examination passed from a Board recognized by the State Government for this purpose.
All educational qualificationsMust be obtained by the date of advertisement of the post (as per Schedule-III of the Chhattisgarh Jal Sansadhan (Arajapatrit Takniki) Seva Bharti Niyam, 2016).
Physical FitnessMust be declared mentally and physically fit as per the prescribed health examination conducted by the District Hospital Medical Board before appointment. Candidates convicted of crimes against women/children (under IPC Sections 354, 376, 376A, 376B, 376C, 376D, 376E, 509, 493, 493, 498 and POCSO Act 2012) are not eligible until final disposal of the case.
Marital StatusMale candidates with more than one living wife and female candidates who have married such a person are not eligible (subject to State Government exemption). Candidates who have married before the minimum prescribed age are not eligible.
PwBD DisabilityMinimum 40% permanent disability required (OL, BL, HH). Permanent disability certificate from competent medical authority and UDID card mandatory. Temporary disability certificate not accepted. Verification/attestation of disability certificate/UDID card by the concerned Medical Board is mandatory before appointment.
Government/PSU EmployeesDepartmental candidates (employees of CG State/Nigam/Mandal) must obtain prior approval (Annapati Praman) from their employer before appearing for examination/selection. This must be submitted at document verification.
  • Candidates must fulfill all eligibility conditions as per Chhattisgarh Jal Sansadhan (Arajapatrit Takniki) Seva Bharti Niyam, 2016. Candidates must be domicile residents of Chhattisgarh State as on date of application.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - Age Limit

CategoryAge Limit / Relaxation
General (UR) - CG Local Residents18 to 35 years (Special 5-year relaxation extended up to 31.12.2028; effective upper limit 35 years)
SC / ST / OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)5 additional years relaxation (upper limit up to 40 years; combined relaxations not to exceed 45 years)
Women Candidates (all categories)10 additional years relaxation in upper age limit (as per CG Civil Service Women Appointment Rules 1997)
CG State Government Employees (Permanent/Temporary)Upper age limit relaxed up to 38 years (for permanent or temporary government servants)
CG State Nigam/Mandal EmployeesUpper age limit relaxed up to 38 years
Retrenched Government ServantsDeduction of previous temporary service period (max 7 years) from age; resultant age must not exceed upper limit by more than 3 years
Ex-ServicemenDeduction of entire defence service period from age; resultant age must not exceed upper limit by more than 3 years
Family Welfare Programme Green Card Holders2 additional years relaxation
Savarna spouse of inter-caste married couple (anti-untouchability scheme)5 additional years relaxation
Shaheed Rajiv Pandey Samman / Gundadhur Samman / Maharaja Pravirachandra Bhanjdev Samman / Rashtriya Yuva Puraskar awardees5 additional years relaxation
Voluntary Home Guards / Non-commissioned NCC OfficersRelaxation for NCC service period subject to upper limit of 38 years
Maximum age limit in any case45 years (all relaxations combined shall not result in age exceeding 45 years)
  • Age as on 1st January of the year of advertisement publication. General/UR candidates must have completed 18 years and must not have completed 30 years as on 01-01-2026. As per CG Government circular dated 18.01.2024, a special relaxation of 5 years in upper age limit (making it 35 years) has been extended from 01.01.2024 to 31.12.2028 for local resident candidates of Chhattisgarh. Combined with all relaxations, the maximum age limit shall not exceed 45 years in any case.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee

CategoryExamination Fee
General (Samanya Varg)Rs. 350/-
OBC (Anya Pichda Varg)Rs. 250/-
SC / ST / PwBD (Divyang)Rs. 200/-
  • Application fee must be paid online at the time of submitting the application form. As per CG Government rule, the examination fee paid will be refunded to Chhattisgarh domicile candidates who actually appear in the examination - the refund will be credited to the same bank account from which payment was made. Applications without payment of examination fee will not be accepted.
  • Note: The fee refund is applicable to CG state domicile candidates who appear in the examination. The refund will be credited to the same bank account used for fee payment. Candidates must ensure their bank account details are valid/active.

CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 - Selection Process

Mode of ExaminationTotal QuestionsTotal MarksDurationTypeNegative Marking
OMR-based (offline)100 questions100 marks (1 mark per question)2 hours (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; report by 10:00 AM; gate closes 9:30 AM)Objective type with 4 options (MCQ); mark only one answer in OMR sheet using Blue/Black Ball Point Pen1/4 mark (0.25) deducted per wrong answer; unattempted questions get zero
  • Selection for Tracer (Civil) posts will be through a Written Competitive Examination conducted by CG Vyapam (Exam Code: WRDT26). A Selection Committee will be constituted by the appointing authority comprising three members as specified in Schedule-III of the Niyam. Merit list will be prepared category-wise and forwarded to the department. In case of equal marks, older candidates will be given priority. The final decision on eligibility/ineligibility of any candidate rests with the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chhattisgarh, Nawa Raipur Atal Nagar.
  • Written Examination Pattern (Exam Code: WRDT26)
  • Syllabus is prescribed by the Department and available on the Vyapam website under the "Syllabus" link. Three barcode stickers are provided on the question paper cover - candidates must affix one on the OMR sheet, one on the question paper cover page, and one on the attendance sheet at the designated place. OMR evaluation is done by OMR machine; no re-evaluation/re-checking is available. If a question is found defective, all candidates will receive bonus marks equally. If a question has more than one correct option, all correct options will be considered valid as per subject experts.
  • Objection/Claim Process
  • After provisional model answer key is published by Vyapam, candidates may raise objections online within the specified period. Objection fee: Rs. 50/- per question (online only). Objections via post/email or in person will not be accepted. Claims without supporting evidence will be rejected. Expert committee review is final. Final answer key will be released along with exam results. No further claims/objections will be entertained after final answer key publication.
  • Probation Period
  • Directly recruited candidates will be on probation for 3 years from date of joining. Probation period may be extended by up to 1 year at the discretion of the appointing authority if work is found unsatisfactory. Services may be terminated during or at the end of the probation period if the candidate is not found suitable. Successful completion of probation leads to regularization.

How to Apply for CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026

  • Candidates shall apply online only through the CG Vyapam official website https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in. Candidates applying for the first time must complete Profile Registration (Profail Panjikaran) on the Vyapam portal - once registered, personal details need not be re-entered for future exams. Detailed instructions on how to fill the form are available on the Vyapam website under "Instructions to fill the FORM" link. Candidates are advised to read the departmental recruitment rules carefully before applying.
  • Steps to Apply Online:
  • Complete Profile Registration on https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in (if not already registered) - scan and upload a light-background passport-size photograph in .jpg/.jpeg format (50 KB–100 KB) and specimen signature in .jpg/.jpeg format (50 KB–100 KB); filename must be alphanumeric without spaces or dots.
  • Verify all details in Profile Registration before proceeding.
  • Select the WRDT26 examination and fill in the Online Application Form.
  • Pay the examination fee online - note the payment details and ensure the bank account details (for refund) are entered correctly.
  • Click "SUBMIT" after successful fee payment to complete the application.
  • Download and print the submitted application form and keep it safe.
  • Admit Card (Pravesh Patra) will be available for download approximately 7 days before the exam (tentatively 27 July 2026) from the Vyapam website - candidates must download it from their profile. Admit card will NOT be sent by post.
  • Carry full printout of the admit card to the exam centre along with one original photo ID proof (Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card/Aadhaar Card with photo) and Blue/Black Ball Point Pen.
  • Documents Required at Examination/Document Verification/Joining:
  • Admit Card (downloaded from Vyapam website) with photo ID proof (Voter ID/Driving License/PAN Card/Aadhaar Card) - original must be presented; entry denied without original photo ID
  • High School/Higher Secondary exam pass certificate (attested photocopy - self-attested or certified by Gazetted Officer) as proof of date of birth
  • Higher Secondary (Class XII) certificate and mark sheet showing Drawing (Rekha Chitra) as a subject
  • Chhattisgarh domicile/local resident certificate (Mool Niwasi Praman Patra) - original, issued by competent authority
  • Permanent caste/category certificate (Sthayi Jati Praman Patra) issued by authorized government officer - required for SC/ST/OBC candidates
  • Permanent PwBD disability certificate (minimum 40% disability) issued by competent Medical Authority and UDID card - for PwBD candidates
  • No Objection Certificate (Annapati Praman) from employer - for candidates working in government/semi-government organizations
  • Ex-Servicemen discharge certificate/relevant documents - for Ex-SM candidates
  • Green Card (for Family Welfare Programme beneficiaries claiming age relaxation)
  • Award certificate (Shaheed Rajiv Pandey/Gundadhur/Maharaja Pravirachandra Bhanjdev Samman/Rashtriya Yuva Puraskar) - if claiming age relaxation under these categories
  • Inter-caste marriage certificate (for anti-untouchability scheme awardees claiming age relaxation)
  • Apply Online at: https://vyapamprofile.cgstate.gov.in/online/

Important Instructions for CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026 Candidates

  • This appointment is purely temporary. As per terms of appointment, services can be terminated at any time. Appointees will be posted at any district in Chhattisgarh State as per vacancies.
  • Merely filling the Online Application Form or appearing in the examination does not confer any right of appointment on the candidate. Eligibility is verified at document verification stage; ineligibility found at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature.
  • The responsibility of verifying eligibility before applying rests entirely with the candidate. CG Vyapam is not responsible for any information provided by candidates; the full responsibility lies with the candidate.
  • At the time of joining, selected candidates must produce original copies of all certificates. Police verification and medical fitness certificate from District Hospital Medical Board are mandatory before appointment.
  • Women reservation calculation follows CG Government circular (F 13-2/2014/Aap.Pr./1-3 dated 14.07.2017) - only whole numbers are used, not decimals.
  • CG Vyapam's jurisdiction is limited to conducting the examination and declaring results. Document verification, selection and appointment processes are conducted by the department, not CG Vyapam.
  • Exam result will be declared on the CG Vyapam website https://vyapamcg.cgstate.gov.in. OMR evaluation is by machine; no re-evaluation is available.
  • Objection to any question/answer must be raised online on the Vyapam website by logging in with profile ID and date of birth, within the specified time after model answer key release. Fee: Rs. 50/- per question online. Objections by post/email/in-person are not accepted. Final answer key, once published with results, is non-challengeable.
  • Candidates must carry only the Admit Card, original photo ID and Blue/Black Ball Point Pen inside the examination hall. All other items including mobile phones, smartwatches, electronic devices, earrings, belts, wallets, scarves and caps are strictly prohibited.
  • Candidates wearing religious or cultural attire must report to the exam centre in advance and will be subjected to additional security checks before being permitted to enter.
  • All disputes relating to eligibility/ineligibility of any candidate are subject to final decision by the Chief Engineer, Water Resources Department, Chhattisgarh. Legal jurisdiction lies within Chhattisgarh.

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Q2. How many vacancies are available in CG Jal Sansadhan Vibhag Tracer Recruitment 2026?

  • A total of 35 vacancies have been announced for the post of Tracer (Civil) under the Chhattisgarh Water Resources Department. These vacancies are distributed among categories such as UR, SC, ST, and OBC, along with horizontal reservations for women, ex-servicemen, and PwBD candidates. The department may increase or decrease the number of vacancies based on administrative requirements.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) 2026?

  • Candidates must have passed Higher Secondary (Class 12th) with Drawing (Rekha Chitra) as one of the subjects from a recognized board. Applicants possessing equivalent qualifications recognized by the Chhattisgarh Government are also eligible to apply. All educational qualifications must be completed before the advertisement date.

Q5. What is the age limit for CG Vyapam Tracer Recruitment 2026?

  • The minimum age required is 18 years, while the upper age limit for general category local residents is 35 years due to the special relaxation provided by the Chhattisgarh Government. Reserved category candidates such as SC, ST, OBC, women, and government employees can avail additional age relaxation as per state norms. However, the maximum age cannot exceed 45 years in any case.

Q6. What is the selection process for CG Vyapam Tracer (Civil) Recruitment 2026?

  • The selection process consists of a written competitive examination conducted by CG Vyapam followed by document verification. The written test will be OMR-based and include objective-type questions carrying one mark each with negative marking. Final selection will be made based on merit and eligibility verification conducted by the department.

Q8. What is the application fee for CG Jal Sansadhan Vibhag Tracer Recruitment 2026?

  • The application fee is Rs. 350 for General category, Rs. 250 for OBC candidates, and Rs. 200 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. The fee must be paid online during form submission through the CG Vyapam portal. Eligible Chhattisgarh domicile candidates who appear in the examination may receive a fee refund to their registered bank account
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